Healthcare Financial Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision and direction of the Controller, the Financial Analyst will support Accounting in financial reporting, month end closing and reporting, net revenue and bad debt analysis, forecasting, statistics, as well as Balance Sheet reconciliations. This position may also have fixed assets. The Financial Analyst will support Accounting in the annual budget process. Monitor compliance with policies and procedures, and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Controller.

Responsible for performing multiple projects for the development of information and reporting tools that include both financial and clinical data to managers, directors, vice presidents, and executive staff in support of institutional goals and patient care operations. This position will interact with all levels of institutional personnel, particularly in Accounting, Administration, and Department Directors. This position assists in the review of new programs and operational efficiency. The person in this position must have systems, accounting, financial and interpersonal skills set.

SHIFT DETAILS:

This role requires being in office at St. Joseph Medical Center, Monday through Friday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
• Follows the St. Joseph Medical Center Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation, and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
• This position may be responsible for Fixed Asset reporting and maintenance.
• Accurately participates in month end close process as well as initiate journal entries.
• Accurately complete Balance sheet recons as assigned.
• Accurately reports Daily and Monthly entity and departmental statistics.
• Demonstrates proficiency in hospital decision support database tools.
• Assists in the quarterly Sarbanes Oxley key controls assessment.
• Assists in the maintenance of the productivity system.
• Assists in special projects for year-end audits.
• Provides high level accounting functions for analysis. Respond to a variety of inquiries and other requests for information related to patient care operations. Performs special projects assigned by the Controller or Chief Financial Officer.
• Assist Nursing in NDNQI reporting for magnet status.
• Reviews financial reports prepared by assigned staff to ensure accuracy.
• Assists in preparation of annual hospital surveys, tax package and audit packs. Review schedules to ensure they are complete and tie to respective general ledger accounts.
• Performs job duties within legal and professional regulations/guidelines and departmental standards. Ensures compliance with administrative policies and procedures. Seeks appropriate input from all levels of management on a regular basis for planning and coordination of requested data.
• Helps in coordinating physical inventory.
• Supportive of the compliance program set forth by SJMC and demonstrated by:
  • Upholds the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance.
  • Adheres to and helps to enforce all compliance policies relevant to his/her area.
  • Assures timely compliance education as requested by the Compliance Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.
• Sets an example to all staff in their daily activities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Technical, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to area to effectively communicate with physicians, health team members, patients and families
• Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, to independently perform the duties of the position.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in other MS applications (Word & Power Point) as well as database query language (SQL) & various database GUI applications (e.g., BI Portal, Hyperion, Lawson, etc.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years professional experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge base should include techniques for proper accounting, forecasting, accounting information systems, financial analysis and decision support, hospital finance, and organizational effectiveness.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Extensive experience in MS Excel & MS Access for financial reporting, analysis, modeling, and database manipulation.

Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!

Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.

Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.

Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.